Appearance

A massive serpent with scales that shimmer like the ocean's surface, its fangs drip with deadly venom, and its eyes glow with arcane power.

Lore

The Venomous Sea Serpent is a legendary creature that lurks in the depths of the ocean, striking fear into sailors with its venomous bite and powerful magical waves.

Venomous Sea Serpent

Huge dragon, unaligned

Armor Class 15
Hit Points 95 (10d12) + 30
Speed walk 0 ft., swim 40 ft.
STR
18 (+4)
DEX
16 (+3)
CON
16 (+3)
INT
10 (0)
WIS
14 (+2)
CHA
10 (0)
Saving Throws Str +8, Con +7
Senses blindsight 30 ft., darkvision 60 ft.
Languages Common, Primordial, Telepathy, telepathy 0 ft.
Challenge 8 (3,900 XP)
Aquatic Nature. The serpent can breathe underwater and can move through water without impediment.
Venomous Bite. The serpent's bite injects a potent venom that deals ongoing poison damage to its target.
Magical Waves. Once per day, the serpent can summon magical waves that crash into its enemies, dealing damage and potentially knocking them prone.

Actions

Multiattack. The serpent makes two attacks: one with its bite and one with its tail.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4) piercing damage. The target must make a Constitution saving throw or take ongoing poison damage.
Tail Slap. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage.

Magical Waves (Recharge 5-6). The serpent summons magical waves that crash into creatures in a 20-foot radius. Each creature in that area must make a Dexterity saving throw or take damage and potentially be knocked prone.